ART FAIR

2 DaysMay 11 & 12, 2013Hours Saturday 11 - 6pmSunday 12 - 5pm

Are you an arts enthusiast? Then take advantage of this exceptional event to view and purchase original artwork from over 50 artists. The Rosedale Main Street BIA is proud to launch the 1st Annual Rosedale Art Fair. This two-day event will showcase the notable work of emerging artists from OCAD and across the GTA, at participating Rosedale stores and restaurants.

Another highlight of the fair will be the “Art in the Square” where up to forty curated artists will be featuring their work. You will have the opportunity to meet directly with the artists and purchase affordable high calibre works of art. This is a remarkable opportunity to support the work of up and coming local artists.

The North South Project is a new model of viable design and craft collaberations in the developing world. Called the North South Project because of it's reach across a global north/south axis, the project brings new product collections to northern markets that are designed and made in the Southern hemisphere.

Merchant: Of Things Past

Address: 1096 Yonge St.

Featured Artist:

Toronto artist - Doris Pontieri selected to exhibit her unique rendition of North Birch Trees at the Paris Louvre. One of the first Canadian artists to be selected to have her work exhibited at the December 2012 Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts (SBNA) annual show at the Louvre in Paris. Based on the quality and appeal of her work, Ms. Ponieri easily secured her place in the delegation of just 12 artists representing Canada at this prestigious international art exhibiton.

Activity: TBA

Merchant: Absolutely North

Address: 1236 Yonge St.

Featured Artist: Cayla Chrisiansen/ Drawing and Painting

Merchant: LCBO

Address: 10 Scrivener Square

Activity: Kevin Oleary from Dragon's Den -Saturday. Tasings - Sunday

Merchant: Absolutely Inc.

Address: 1132 Yonge St.

Featured Artist: Kate Hogg/ Drawing and Painting

Merchant: Starbucks

Address: 1088 Yonge St.

Featured Artist: Greg McCarthy/ Drawing and Painting

Activity: Complimentary food and beverage samples

Merchant: Mephisto

Address: 1177 Yonge St.

Featured Artist: Treva Pullen/ Drawing and Painting

Activity: Complimentary wine and cheese

Merchant: Pizza Hut

Address: 1086 Yonge St.

Featured Artist: Gabriel Altrows/ Drawing and Painting

Meaghan Barry/ Drawing and Painting

Merchant: Delineation

Address: 1110 Yonge St.

Featured Artist:Sebastian Bentez/ Photography

Activity: Featuring Melanie Cruickshank the creator of DaLish Cosmetics who will be performing complimentary makeup touch ups and skin consultations! Also, anyone who comes in during the 2-day event and can enter to win a Beauty Regime which will include professional hair and skin care products.